Shark Attack Database

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Shark Attack in Pulsano, near Taranto, Taranto province, ITALY (1966)

Unknown Attack
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Species Not Identified

The shark species involved in this attack could not be determined

Attack Statistics

🌍 Global attack #2,612 of 6,882 total
📍 Attack #1 in Pulsano, near Taranto
🦈 Other attack #1931
🏄 Other attack #1205

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in Pulsano, near Taranto, Taranto province, ITALY on 1966. The incident involved a Other shark during other activities.

Incident Details

Date1966
LocationPulsano, near Taranto, Taranto province, ITALY
ActivityOther
SpeciesNot Known
InjuryOther
SexM
AgeYoung Adult (20-29)

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